Cleaning CAI Filter
08-24-2006
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Cleaning CAI Filter So I was looking around my engine bay today, and looked down through a very tiny opening in all the hoses and stuff, to see that the filter on my Injen CAI is all brown and gross, and a little bit crumpled. Anyway I ordered some Injen filter oil to clean it.
My question is how exactly to get to the filter, it looks to me like I'll have to take the whole front bumper off?
My question is how exactly to get to the filter, it looks to me like I'll have to take the whole front bumper off?
08-24-2006
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Rep Power: 0 ya, oh well, at least taking the bumper off is pretty easy. Also I heard you can screw up your MAF sensor if you don't clean it right is this true?
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Originally Posted by Darkfox3889
ya, oh well, at least taking the bumper off is pretty easy. Also I heard you can screw up your MAF sensor if you don't clean it right is this true?
Overoiling is a bad thing on a SRI. On a CAI, I don't think it's as big of a deal. But nonetheless, be stringent on the amount of oil that you use on it, and make sure to let it dry naturally before you put it back on the car
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Originally Posted by DDragon7
What would happen if you used a hair dryer to speed the drying process?
........but then again patience is a virtue for a reason
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Originally Posted by Darkfox3889
ya, oh well, at least taking the bumper off is pretty easy. Also I heard you can screw up your MAF sensor if you don't clean it right is this true?
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Originally Posted by DDragon7
What would happen if you used a hair dryer to speed the drying process?
My K&N cleaning kit says to not use Compressed air, so you don't blow the cotton gauze out from the screens. I think if you used a hair dryer and kept it about a foot away from it that might be okay...Still something I wouldn't do though.
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Originally Posted by streetglower
you dont have a MAF, the car uses a MAP sensor and a IAT sensor.
anyway, just dont put too much oil thats all. What is too much oil? Dont put so much to the point where the oil starts dripping off. And dont spray the filter from too close a distance.
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Originally Posted by Hurts2bStock
not enough oil is bad too, it has to be pink all over.....lol pink all over.....lol....theres a joke in waiting
It's gotta be like a pink taco before you stick it on your tube.
08-25-2006
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Rep Power: 0 ok a couple of n00b questions
will these AEM dryflows fit fine on my injen cai?
what is a dryflow filter? just AEM's name for them?
and thoses anti hydro-lock bypass valves look nice, will they work on my injen?
will these AEM dryflows fit fine on my injen cai?
what is a dryflow filter? just AEM's name for them?
and thoses anti hydro-lock bypass valves look nice, will they work on my injen?
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Rep Power: 0 who takes off there front bumper???i just jack the car up, unscrew the screw, and work it out..works alot easier. I oiled mines every 2 oil changes
08-26-2006
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Originally Posted by Darkfox3889
ok a couple of n00b questions
will these AEM dryflows fit fine on my injen cai?
what is a dryflow filter? just AEM's name for them?
and thoses anti hydro-lock bypass valves look nice, will they work on my injen?
will these AEM dryflows fit fine on my injen cai?
what is a dryflow filter? just AEM's name for them?
and thoses anti hydro-lock bypass valves look nice, will they work on my injen?
The filter will fit just get the right size to match yours. Not sure but I dont see why the bypass wouldnt work
08-28-2006
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perhaps the newbiest question of all, but how do I find the current size of my filter? measure the pipe with a ruler or something lol?
Measure the filters inlet. It will be close to 3 or 4". AEM dryflow I hope bro!!! Check out www.ptuning.com, email them or call, they will hook you up with the right size for a decent price!!! Advanceauto also carries AEM dryflows, match your to the one at the store.
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